Head Over Fields is a small, certified organic mixed vegetable farm located in the foothills of Mount Philo in Charlotte, Vermont. We are entering our 3rd growing season, cultivating 3+ acres of vegetables, herbs and flowers with plans to expand. In 2022, we added two 30x96’ high tunnels, a 30x50’ propagation greenhouse and a 65 hp tractor to our team! We have a robust roadside farm stand on busy Rt. 7 to showcase our produce alongside other Vermont-made provisions. Additionally, we attend the Shelburne Farmers Market on Saturdays and distribute wholesale to local restaurants.

We are looking for 1-2 people to assist in the day-to-day operations of our Farm Stand. This is a seasonal position from May - November 2023 and could be a part-time or full-time position (20-40 hours/week). This person will report to the Owner/Farm Manager. The ideal candidate would have the following experience and skills:

Knowledge of and commitment to Vermont agriculture and artisanal Vermont products
Familiarity with seasonal produce
Excellent customer service
Merchandising, including creation of signage, building displays and marketing materials
Retail, including use of a Point of Sale (POS) system (such as Square, Shopify, Clover, Toast or similar software)
Stocking and inventory management
Ability to multitask
Detail-oriented
Independent-worker with the maturity and drive to identify and solve challenges
Organized and the ability to maintain clean workspaces

Responsibilities include:
Opening and closing the retail farmstand
Setting up displays
Working the cash register and managing a seamless customer check out experience
Accepting deliveries
Weekly meeting with the Owner/Farm Manager
Post-harvest processing, such as bagging greens, cleaning onions or garlic, filling pints/quarts
Restocking the floor and refrigeration units
Ensuring produce for sale is of the highest quality and is visibly appealing
Managing spoils
Maintaining an accurate weekly timesheet

Compensation:
$13-15/hour DOE

Benefits & Perks:
Access to fresh produce. Work in a beautiful location with views of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains. 2 minutes to Mount Philo State Park and 10 minutes to the Town Beach. Employee discount at farm stand. Field space available for personal projects.

To apply, email resume, cover letter and 2-4 references to [email protected]

Hi there,
I'm looking for a permanent home for my micro flower farm, Old Time Flowers, and me! I've been leasing land in Montpelier, VT for a few years and am searching for a small, affordable piece of property to call my own.

•Less than 5 acres
•Long-term lease, lease-to-own, or purchase
•Affordable
•Farmable, water source onsite
•Located anywhere in New England close to a thriving town or small city; or possibly other regions of the country if a great opportunity arises!

Please get in touch if you have anything available, ideas or suggestions.

Thank you!
Jenny
Old Time Flowers
https://www.oldtimeflowers.com/

Eco conscious community located in Johnson Vt. is seeking a new resident/experienced gardener from April-October 2023 to manage organic gardens, flower beds and compost piles. In exchange you will receive private cabin with access to community kitchen with shower, laundry and WIFI. We gather weekly for potlucks, sauna and yoga/meditation classes. On the property is a large earthship greenhouse where food is grown all year long. There is also a root cellar and arts/crafts studio. We are a group of 8 adults and 2 children located on a mountain on large parcel of land with great hiking/skiing trails, ponds for swimming. Hourly wage available during busy times if you work over your 15 hour weekly work exchange to discourage commuting. Permanent residency is a possibility after 6 month trial period.

​Full Time, Seasonal with option for winter employment
Great opportunity for a person hoping to run their own successful vegetable farm in near future.
40-45 hours/week April – November
Pay starting at $17-18/hour
Organic eggs and vegetables and farmer discount on chicken
On-farm apartment

General Farm Overview
Luna Bleu Farm is a diversified organic farm in South Royalton,VT. We (Tim and Suzanne, farmer/owners of Luna Bleu) have been growing high quality food for our community for over 30 years. We are a relatively small farm with about ¾ acre in no-till, 3 acres of reduced tillage, 1/3 acre in high-tunnels and 30 acres in pasture and forest. Primarily the farm focuses on producing vegetables, blueberries, and spring bedding plants and raising laying hens and meat chickens.
We grow and market year-round through our CSA, Saturday farmers market, and a few local businesses. Season extension and winter growing in high tunnels is an important part of our operation. We work hands-on with our employees to share the knowledge we have gained over our years of farming. We have a great core crew and hope to hire a few more people to round out the team.

Vegetable Production Assistant position
We are looking for a person with experience in vegetable production or project management, team organization and leadership, to work closely with Tim and Suzanne (farmer/owners) and crew in all aspects of organic vegetable production—from soil preparations to market. This position has lots of opportunity for learning and growth, with the possibility for growth into a management and farm partnership.

Responsibilities include:
Help manage succession seedings, seedling production and transplant schedules.
Help coordinate small field crew to carry out weekly field work plans. Work with Tim and Suzanne to understand overall farm goals, and problem solve to support workflow.
Help record dates and information for seeding, transplanting, harvest and help monitor and record notes on insects, disease and crop quality
Participate in other aspects of vegetable production including harvest, wash/pack, CSA distribution and farmers market with the possibility to take on leadership roles depending on interest and strengths.
Work with the whole farm team to problem solve, improve farm systems and customer service/experience at Luna Bleu.
Possibilities to be involved in education and community outreach and work with farm and community partners.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of prior market vegetable production experience and related experience, with production management or project leadership positions.
Good recordkeeping and organizational skills
Attention to detail, quality, speed and efficiency and the juggle to balance those all
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excited to think about the farm as an ecosystem and learn with us about all the intricacies that make things work together.
Passion for learning and problem solving
Sense of humor
Spanish Language skills a bonus
Please read the “Qualities for a Successful Job Experience …” on our website

To apply, send a cover letter, resume and contact information of three references to [email protected] .

Sunday June 4, 2023 - 9am-5pm - Intermediate Beekeeping Class - Middlebury Inn - Middlebury, Vermont

This class builds on the beginner class with a focus on working with queens and swarms and producing, harvesting, processing and using all the products from the hive (pollen, propolis, honey, beeswax, royal jelly, and bee venom) for use in apitherapy. The class also covers making nucleus colonies and participants will get the opportunity to practice assembling a nucleus colony if the weather is favorable for a visit to the bee yard. Fee: $85 To Register: Call Ross at 802-349-4279 or email [email protected]

Saturday/Sunday May 20-21, 2023 - 9am-5pm - Organic Beekeeping for Beginners -Metta Earth Institute - 334 S. Geary Rd., Lincoln, VT

Learn about the current state of the honeybee and the beekeeping industry, as well as alternatives to the failing status quo. Designed for the rank beginner, but beneficial for those with several years experience, we cover honey bee biology, resources for sourcing bees, choosing an apiary site, and the tools and equipment you will need. Safe, nontoxic, and effective methods for controlling hive pests and diseases such as mites and foulbrood will also be covered, as well as tips on successfully overwintering hives. Whether you are looking to use fewer chemicals, or are committed to keeping bees organically, this course is for you. The class will be punctuated with visits to the bee yard and the opportunity for hands-on experience, weather permitting. Fee: $135 (includes copy of course text book, Natural Beekeeping or DVD) To Register: Call Ross at 802-349-4279 or email [email protected]